Cyberattack on Refrigeration Controllers Disrupts Supermarkets Across Europe

A cyberattack compromised refrigeration controllers in hundreds of European supermarkets, causing refrigerators and freezers to enter defrost mode and spoiling food. The attack appears to target industrial control systems, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical retail infrastructure. The full scope and attribution remain unclear, but the incident underscores the growing risk of cyber-physical attacks on supply chains.